MY FACE MASSAGE ROUTINE ♥ Facial Yoga | Annie Jaffrey

Published on 21 Oct 2015 | about 1 year ago

Thanks for watching ♥ Thumbs up if you enjoyed this video and would like to see more! This is hands down one of my favorite skin treatments to do on a weekly basis. Stimulating and promoting blood flow to your face using these techniques is super beneficial for promoting healthy, vibrant and glowing skin by increasing oxygen and nutrients to your cells, helping to produce collagen which is great for anti-aging, smoothening and preventing wrinkles, reducing puffiness, defining your features as well as helping to gradually fade scars and dark spots.

Even if you don’t have time to do a full version of this, even massaging for 1 to 2 minutes can be very beneficial. I hope you enjoyed and found this helpful!

Any facial oil will work well (rosehip oil is also nice)
You can also use a gentle cleanser / moisturizer / serum - anything which will provide you with some “slip” to the surface of your face

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BENEFITS OF FACIAL MASSAGE:

Increases circulation & blood flow to your face
More oxygen and nutrients are delivered to your cells
Smoothens out and prevents wrinkles
Encourages natural collagen production
Aids in fading scars or dark spots
Can help prevent breakouts / acne
Promotes healthy glowing skin
Reduces puffiness / sinus congestion in face
Can help to slim down and increase definition of your features
Highly detoxifying and promotes internal cleansing

Helps your entire body relax - perfect before bed
Can also be energizing and stimulating - great for mornings
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STEPS SUMMARIZED:

WARM UP

Tap fingers all over face

Stroke hands in upward direction

Stroke one hand upwards on each side and across forehead

Massage in circular motions all over face

LYMPH DRAINAGE

Gently massage lymph nodes to create warmth

Stroke from chin to jawline to back of neck and down

FOREHEAD

Zig zag fingers on forehand vertically / then horizontally

EYES

Pinch brows and area above the eyes

Massage in inwards circular motions towards center of eye

OVERALL

Press down on pressure points (temples, between brows, jaw)

Tap fingers all over face

Gently clap / slap face

… relax and enjoy all the benefits!! Thank yourself for taking time for YOU!

*It doesn’t have to be done exactly this way / on this order, this is my preferred way :)
Do what feels good for you, but focus on promoting circulation and stimulation to your face

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Remember to drink water BEFORE & AFTER massage. It will keep you hydrated and will allow the additional toxins just released to be transported easier out of your body after the massage.

Also pay attention to your breath, make sure you are breathing in and out deeply and relaxing your entire body. This face massage is of course amazing for your face and skin, but it is also relaxing and super beneficial for your whole system, including your digestion, nervous system and overall mood and anxiety level.